Workshop Wednesday - Top 5 Sales Succession Tips
Welcome to Workshop Wednesday, brought to you by the Fall '24 LinkedIn team! Each week, we aim to share valuable tips and insights designed to support you on your professional journey—whether you’re a current Marian undergraduate, alumni, or connected to the Marian community. Stay tuned for resources to help you succeed!
Here are 5 tips to thrive in a sales career, enhance your personal growth, and/or strengthen your professional relationships for long-term success.
1. Master the art of active listening – Focus on truly understanding your customer’s needs before offering solutions. This builds trust and credibility early in your career.
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2. Build your personal brand – Develop a strong online presence, especially on platforms like LinkedIn, to showcase your expertise, network, and potential to future employers and clients.
3. Develop strong communication skills – Whether through internships, class presentations, or campus organizations, practice clear and persuasive communication, both written and verbal.
4. Leverage your network – Use connections with professors, classmates, and alumni to gain insights into the industry and open doors for mentorship, internships, and job opportunities.
5. Embrace rejection and learn from it – Sales comes with rejection. Use each “no” as an opportunity to improve your approach, refine your strategies, and build resilience for future success.
